Getting to know the people behind the companies
Get inside the head of B.C.’s leaders with our monthly Q & A. You know their companies, you know their business personas, but we take a closer, more personal look at some of the province’s most well-known business figures. What makes them tick? What drives them crazy? And most importantly, how do they take their coffee?
What’s your preferred method of communication?
Face to face.
Come into the office early or stay late?
In early, work through lunch, at…
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
I think there is a bit of societal confusion over the concept of “worth” today…
One Last Thing: David Hawksworth
When do you get your best ideas? While playing squash.
Where is your favourite post-work drink? At my bar having a paper plane,
One Last Thing: Tamara Vrooman
Which businesses do you most identify with? Local enterprises.
What do you value in your colleagues? Candour.
What cause is dearest to your…
What’s your preferred method of communication? Face-to-face conversation.
What is it that you most dislike? Settling.
Which talent would you most like to…
One Last Thing: Chief Constable Jim Chu
What is your most marked characteristic? My kids always make fun of my big, round head. It’s hard to find a…
When do you get your best ideas? Early morning when no one else is up, or over a glass of wine late at…
What do you never travel without? My spin shoes.
Come into the office early or stay late? Late. I exercise before work most days.
What is…
What’s your preferred method of communication? Frequent and candid with a touch of humour.
When do you get your best ideas? Hiking in…
When do you get your best ideas? Sleeping
What is your greatest extravagance? Can’t say… it’s too red and too fast.
What is your…
One Last Thing: Mayor Gregor Robertson
What is your greatest extravagance? Single malt scotch and dark chocolate.
Which talent would you most like to have? Be able to implement big,
One Last Thing: Kyle Washington
What is your favourite destination for business? Our companies work in so many countries and jurisdictions. I like coming home to Vancouver…
